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General Studies II

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission

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The 'Arikamedu' archaeological site in Tamil Nadu provides evidence of which ancient trade connections?
A Silk Road trade with Central Asia
B Mediterranean trade with Roman Empire
C Southeast Asian maritime trade exclusively
D Mesopotamian trade networks
Correct Answer:  B. Mediterranean trade with Roman Empire
EXPLANATION

Arikamedu, near Pondicherry, contains archaeological evidence of trade with the Roman Empire, including Roman pottery and beads dating to the 1st century CE.

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The Battle of Talikota (1565) had which significant consequence for Tamil Nadu's political landscape?
A Establishment of Mughal rule in Tamil Nadu
B Decline of Vijayanagara influence leading to rise of local kingdoms
C Direct Deccan Sultanates control over Chola territories
D Permanent Portuguese colonization of coastal regions
Correct Answer:  B. Decline of Vijayanagara influence leading to rise of local kingdoms
EXPLANATION

The Battle of Talikota weakened Vijayanagara Empire's control, allowing Pandya, Nayak, and other regional powers to consolidate independent kingdoms in Tamil Nadu.

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The Vijayanagara Empire maintained which important administrative center in Tamil Nadu?
A Vellore
B Arcot
C Kanchipuram
D Tirupathi
Correct Answer:  A. Vellore
EXPLANATION

Vellore was a significant administrative and military center of the Vijayanagara Empire in Tamil Nadu, as evidenced by the Vellore Fort.

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The Sangam age in Tamil Nadu literature is traditionally divided into three periods. Which was the earliest Sangam?
A First Sangam
B Second Sangam
C Third Sangam
D Proto-Sangam
Correct Answer:  A. First Sangam
EXPLANATION

According to Tamil literary tradition, the First Sangam is considered the earliest, though its historical accuracy is debated by scholars.

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The Chola administrative system included provincial divisions. What was the smallest administrative unit called?
A Mandalam
B Kottam
C Valanadu
D Pattinam
Correct Answer:  C. Valanadu
EXPLANATION

Valanadu was the smallest administrative unit in the Chola empire's hierarchical administrative system.

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Which Tamil saint-poet is known for composing devotional hymns on Lord Shiva with 4000 verses?
A Appar
B Sundarar
C Sambandar
D Manikkavacakar
Correct Answer:  A. Appar
EXPLANATION

Appar (also called Tirunavukkarasu) composed the Thevaram hymns, the oldest Tamil devotional poetry dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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The Kaveri River basin provides irrigation to approximately what percentage of Tamil Nadu's agricultural land?
A 25%
B 40%
C 55%
D 70%
Correct Answer:  C. 55%
EXPLANATION

The Kaveri River is crucial for Tamil Nadu's agriculture, irrigating approximately 55% of the state's cultivable land.

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